PALEOBIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Decoding the Secrets of Life's Ancient Narratives

Introduction

PALEOBIOLOGY, published by Cambridge University Press, is a premier, peer-reviewed journal that stands at the forefront of research in paleontological sciences. With a robust commitment to advancing the study of the interactions between ancient life forms and their environments, the journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of paleontology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Spanning from 1975 to 2024, it boasts an impressive Q1 ranking in several categories, including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Ecology, and Paleontology, indicative of its high impact and relevance in shaping contemporary scientific discourse. While the journal is not open access, it offers a variety of subscription and access options, ensuring broad distribution and visibility of published research. As a leader in its discipline, PALEOBIOLOGY aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of our planet's biological history, making it an essential publication for anyone interested in the dynamics of life across geological time.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.16
Journal Impact Factor2.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index102
Journal IF Without Self2.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence1.01
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life22.80
Citing Half Life11.90
JCI0.94
Total Documents1019
WOS Total Citations4128
SCIMAGO Total Citations8253
SCIMAGO SELF Citations989
Scopus Journal Rank1.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.83
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #11/113
Percentile 90.27
Quartile Q1
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #38/221
Percentile 82.81
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #138/721
Percentile 80.86
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #99/461
Percentile 78.52
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 20/74
Percentile 73.60
Quartile Q2
ECOLOGY
Rank 73/195
Percentile 62.80
Quartile Q2
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 23/54
Percentile 58.30
Quartile Q2
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 4/56
Percentile 93.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 17/74
Percentile 77.03
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 53/195
Percentile 72.82
Quartile Q2
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 19/54
Percentile 64.81
Quartile Q2
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 14/56
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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